Enterasys Networks FN 100 manual Viewing Csmacd Statistics, Receive Errors, Alignment

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The FN100 Chassis View

Viewing CSMACD Statistics

The CSCMACD Statistics Windows display statistics for each bridging interface on your FN100. Receive errors, transmission errors, and collision errors are displayed in this window.

Three color-coded pie charts allow you to view the breakdowns of each statistics group.

To access the CSMACD Statistics window from the Chassis View window:

1.Click on the desired port to reveal the Port menu.

2.Choose CSMACD Stats.... The following window will appear (Figure 2-9).

NOTE

The CSMACD Statistics window can also be accessed from the Bridge Status window. See the bridging chapter in the Tools Guide for more information.

Figure 2-9. CSMACD Statistics Window

Each of the receive, transmission, and collision errors is described below.

Receive Errors

Alignment

The number of frames received on a particular interface that contain a non- integral number of bytes (color-coded green). Misaligned packets can result from

Managing the Hub

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Contents FN 100 User’s Guide Page Virus Disclaimer Page Restricted Rights Notice Page Contents Index Chapter Using FN100 TrunkingChapter Workgroup Configuration Introduction Using the FN100 User’s GuideSoftware Conventions Related ManualsLocation Common FN100 Window FieldsDevice Name IP AddressUptime Using the MouseMAC Address Port NumberUsing Window Buttons Getting Help from the Global Technical Assistance Center Using On-line HelpGetting Help Introduction Introduction Getting Help FN100 Chassis View Connection Status Viewing Chassis InformationFront Panel Information Time Boot PromPort Status FirmwareDevice Menu Menu StructurePort Status Menu Port Menus Utilities MenuHelp Menu Status FN100 Port Status DisplaysSelecting a Port Status View Speed ErrorsLoad MappingPort Status Color Codes Chassis Manager WindowType Viewing the Port Description Viewing Hardware TypesViewing the Device Type Managing the Hub Using Device Find Source AddressPort Instance ComponentViewing I/F Summary Information Logical Status IndexDescription Physical StatusRaw Counts Viewing Interface Detail RateNon-Unicast ErrorAddress UnicastMaking Sense of Detail Statistics Alignment Receive ErrorsViewing Csmacd Statistics Transmission Errors Enabling and Disabling Ports Collision ErrorsTo enable or disable a bridge port Performing Virtual Switching FN100 Virtual SwitchingUpdate Configuring Your Virtual Switch SettingsChange Default Switch Window Defining a Default SwitchFN100 Virtual Switching Performing Virtual Switching Using FN100 Trunking State Port Trunking WindowRmt IP Address Last ErrorRmt Bridge Id Clear Link OrdinalLink Count Last ChangeEnabling and Disabling Trunking Using FN100 Trunking Port Trunking Window Workgroup Configuration Workgroup Configuration Configuring a WorkgroupDeleting a Workgroup Workgroup Configuration Configuring a Workgroup Index Index-2